Gov. Ivey commemorates 80th anniversary of D-Day with video message
Special to the News On Wednesday Gov. Kay Ivey released a video message to honor the eightieth anniversary of D-Day, paying tribute to the bravery and sacrifice of those who fought on June 6, 1944. A poignant reminder of the valor and sacrifices of the Greatest Generation, Ivey reflects on the courage of the servicemembers and…
Read MoreGoodwater natives named to JSU’s Spring 2024 President’s List
Special to the News More than 995 students were named to the President’s List at Jacksonville State University for their outstanding academic performance in Spring 2024. Among those were three students from Goodwater, A’Nia Johnson, Keahra Gaddis and Yazmin Wilson. About Jacksonville State University: Founded in 1883 as a state teachers college,…
Read MoreSupport local: Many community events happening this month
Things have been going much better for me, prioritizing myself and my family obligations, including a trip for a graduation celebration. Then I got hit with a major migraine that shortened our trip, but was best for me. I spent Sunday in bed. I think the migraine is in response to all the…
Read MoreCommunity Calendar
June 3-27 Free summer meals for Coosa youth: Kids 18 and younger eat free. Available at Central High School Coosa County (97 County Road 75, Rockford) and at Goodwater Parks and Recreation (166 Harris Street, Goodwater) June 3-27 on Mondays through Thursdays. Breakfast from 8 to 8:30 a.m. and lunch at 11:30 to 12:30. For…
Read MoreGoodwater natives named to Jax State’s Spring 2024 Dean’s List
Special to the News More than 1,200 students have been named to the Dean’s List for their outstanding academic performance at Jacksonville State University in Spring 2024. Among those named to the Dean’s List are three students from Goodwater, Nolan Reed Eubanks, Bethany Faye Brown and Tanisha Zikya Wilson. About Jacksonville State University: Founded in…
Read MoreTrump and the 2A
“A well regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed.” Now that a jury has convicted Donald Trump of 34 felonies involving falsification of his business records, he is now barred from possessing or buying any firearms.…
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Read MoreBreaking news: Montgomery man arrested for Cottage Grove homicide
By Christa Jennings A Montgomery man was arrested yesterday in connection with a homicide that occurred in the Cottage Grove community earlier this month. Sheriff Michael Howell reported that his office arrested 27-year-old Tremaine Dasean Grandison at 3:26 p.m. yesterday, May 30. He was admitted into the Coosa County Jail at 6:13 p.m. without…
Read MoreRockford meeting has one table
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer Last week’s meeting of the Rockford Town Council saw very little action with primarily discussion items and updates on the agenda. Aside from the routine monthly business of approving the minutes for the March meeting and the financial statements for March and April, since the council did not…
Read MoreSecond Creek Run Festival even bigger success
A group of paddlers makes its way to the take-out spot at Double Bridges to end the 2024 Creek Run Festival’s float. Photo by Christa Jennings Kayaks line the side of Hatchet Creek along Double Bridges at the end of the float while paddlers enjoy refreshments and music, relaxing after the long…
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